And their attempts to land the Serie A star were handed a further blow with the news from Tuttosport, who believe super-agent Jorge Mendes is ready to help the Italian champions get their man.

Mendes helped broker the deal which took Joao Cancelo to Juventus from Valencia earlier this summer and the relationship cultivated during the transfer could see him come in and help push through a move for Milinkovic-Savic.

Mendes is believed to have an excellent relationship with the Lazio star’s entourage, meaning a transfer could be organised.

Milinkovic-Savic’s performances at World Cup 2018 were scrutinised by Man United fans and his displays against Costa Rica and Switzerland were received very differently.